New Orleans police have issued an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Kemond
Pierre in the May 16 shooting of a 25-year-old Algiers man.

Pierre and the victim were arguing in the 2100 block
of Springbrook Lane in Algiers, when Pierre pulled out a gun and shot the man several
times, according to the NOPD. The victim is recovering from his injuries, according
to NOPD Detective Jeffery Wellborn.

Once in custody, Pierre will be charged with aggravated
battery and illegal possession of a firearm.

Pierre is on parole until 2015 after being charged with distribution of marijuana, Wellborn said.

Anyone with information about Kemond Pierre is
asked to call the NOPD at 504.658.6012 or CRIMESTOPPERS at
504.822.1111 or toll-free at 1.877.903.STOP.